San Bernardino Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
San Bernardino Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
The city of San Bernardino stretches 78.5 square miles in size, and is part of California's Inland Empire. Housing an estimated population of 205,010 as of 2006, San Bernardino is the 18th largest city in California based on population, and is located at the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Like other cities throughout California, San Bernardino's economy relies heavily on the government sector, although both the retail and service…
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Officers Must Have Facts Demonstrating a Sufficient Connection Between the Suspect and the Drugs to Find Possession
Wallin & Klarich Defense Attorneys Elaborate To show that a suspect constructively possesses contraband and therefore may be arrested, an officer must have facts demonstrating a sufficient connection between the suspect and the drugs/contraband. This connection must be sufficient enough to infer that the suspect had both the power and intent to exercise dominion and control over the contraband. A common probable cause issue in California drug crime arrests arises…
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California Law Allows All Arrest and Prosecution Records Sealed and Destroyed When a Petition for Factual Innocence is Granted
Being arrested can be one of the most frightening and stressful experiences an individual can go through. Beyond the threat of loss of liberty, the negative social and economic consequences of an arrest can often be long lasting. However, under certain circumstances, the California Penal Code allows for all records of an arrest to be sealed and destroyed through a Petition for Factual Innocence. California Penal Code Section 851.8 provides…
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Huntington Beach Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Located in Orange County, Huntington Beach, California is known for its picturesque beaches and preserved wetlands. With a population of just about 190,000 as of the 2000 United States census, Huntington Beach is 31.6 square miles in size. Commonly referred to as Surf City, Huntington Beach hosts a variety of surfing events each year, consequently drawing even larger crowds to it's already much visited beaches. Huntington Beach is very much…
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Probable Cause to Arrest Does Not Necessarily Ensure a Conviction
What an Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Can Do For You There are numerous widely accepted sources of probable cause to arrest. Some of those include: Crime in the Officer's Presence: an officer can always arrest a person for a crime committed in the officer's presence, no matter how minor the crime. Atwater v. City of Lago Vista, 532 U.S. 318 (2001); Arrest Warrant: with an arrest warrant, the judge has…
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Every DUI in California Will Trigger Two Separate and Distinct Cases
Why you Need a DUI Attorney Most DUI arrests in California will trigger two separate and distinct cases: one, a criminal court case, and the other, an administrative matter with the Department of Motor Vehicles. In most DUI arrests the arresting officer will take away your driver's license and hand you a pink sheet of paper entitled, "Notice of APS Action and Temporary License". You must demand a DMV hearing…
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Several Grounds Give Law Enforcement Authority to Make a Misdemeanor Arrest
Comments from a Wallin & Klarich Criminal Defense Attorney There are several grounds that give law enforcement authority to arrest for a misdemeanor offense. Both statute and common law give authority to arrest for a misdemeanor committed in the officer's presence. Some of the ground for misdemeanor arrests include: crime committed in officer's presence crime committed within the officer's jurisdiction fresh pursuit of a misdemeanor suspect If you or a…
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Know the Rules of the Road: Failure to Yield Tickets Part II
In a previous article, we provided some of the most common failure to yield traffic violations that drivers make the mistake of committing. Everyone knows that speeding or running a red light or stop sign can result in being pulled over and being given a traffic ticket for a momentary lapse in judgment. What too many drivers are not aware of, however, is that there are hundreds of California Vehicle…
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Know the Rules of the Road: Failure to Yield Tickets Part I
Being sighted for one of the many traffic violations in California associated with failing to yield can end up costing you hundreds of dollars in fines, a suspension of your license, and even a raise in car insurance premiums. To help prevent having to deal with these consequences, here are a few of the most common failure to yield violations to become familiar with. VC 21451 & VC 21453 –…
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Glendale Criminal Defense and DUI Attorneys
Housing a population of 207,303 as of January 1, 2009, Glendale, California is the third largest city in Los Angeles County. Spanning 30.7 square miles, Glendale has an estimated population density of 6,770.6 people per square mile. Glendale is home to entertainment giants such as The Walt Disney Company and Dreamworks SKG, and multinational companies such as Nestlé. Glendale also enjoys an assortment of retail shopping establishments, most recently the…
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